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114 passengers evacuated from CTA train derailment; Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended

By Lauren Westphal
Published  April 23, 2026 6:10pm CDT
Chicago Transit Authority
FOX 32 Chicago
CTA Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended after train derailment in Rogers Park

CTA Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended after train derailment in Rogers Park

Due to a train derailment, CTA trains on the Red, Yellow and Purple lines have been suspended on Thursday in Rogers Park.

The Brief

    • CTA Red, Yellow, and Purple Line trains were suspended Thursday evening after a derailment at the Red Line Howard stop in Rogers Park around 5:38 p.m.
    • Service is disrupted on the Red Line (Howard–Thorndale), Yellow Line (Howard–Skokie), and Purple Line (Howard–Linden), with shuttle buses replacing trains.
    • One hundred and fourteen people were evacuated from the train; no injuries were reported.
    • The cause of the derailment remains unknown as the situation is still developing.

CHICAGO - Due to a train derailment, CTA trains on the Red, Yellow and Purple lines have been suspended on Thursday in Rogers Park.

According to the Chicago Transportation Authority, as of 5:38 p.m., the Red, Yellow and Purple Line trains have been temporarily suspended as a train derailed at the Red Line Howard stop at 7519 N. Paulina Street. 

The Red Line is affected from Howard and Thorndale. The Yellow Line is affected from Howard to Skokie in both directions. The Purple Line from Howard to Linden in both directions.

Shuttle buses are being provided for affected commuters.

One hundred and fourteen people were evacuated from the derailed train. No injuries were reported, according to Chicago Fire Department.

It's unclear what led to this derailment.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Transportation Authority.

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